Spring sunshine coats New Zealand from Auckland to Invercargill.

Jesse Mulligan explores Christchurch and finds plenty for foodies, despite the diggers.

Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged in the area.

Much of the country baked in the sunshine this weekend but that will briefly change.

Postcard creator Mark Baigent talks operating in a market with "horrendous" competition.

The body was found about 8pm yesterday using underwater camera gear.

The boys from Aotea College will be joining in the gruelling race next year.

"It's just a tragedy. We are just absolutely stunned. We don't know what to say."

Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.

How a Hanmer couple built their dream treehouse: "This house has brought us closer".

Shoppers eagerly awaiting the delayed opening can fill their trolleys tomorrow.

Emergency services were first called to the incident shortly after 3pm.

Friends have paid heartfelt tributes to an Indian man 'everyone loved'.

Two people were arrested after the crash.

Paraglider pilots, including speed flyers, must have a licence and be a member of a club.

Making 1330 calls despite protection order costs man extra nine months behind bars.

Resilient and exceptional young kiwis celebrated at Graeme Dingle Foundation Awards night.

Jimmy Keane, 43, died after a parapenting crash near Wanaka yesterday morning.

Cyclist claims he was verbally abused by Fairfield Transport workers.

Rug up as a wet and wintry blast hits much of New Zealand, says Niwa.

This Southland man is cutting off his party in the back. Here's why.

Rob Cox takes his twin boys to the South Island for their first-ever ski trip.

Firing an employee after she wrongfully took a $1 bag of chips will cost a rest home $19k.

The development will showcase the durability of a new eco-friendly radiata pine product.

Offending forced girl and her family to move out of their home.

Chef described by lawyer as mild-mannered and hard-working, blames alcohol for offending.

Mother-of-five Hollie Kereru died at a property in Methven at the weekend.

Patsy Bass talks having no distilling experience but starting her business anyway.

Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a young woman in Canterbury.